Honda HR-V vs MG ZS Comparison

    Honda HR-V

    MG ZS

    2025 Honda
    HR-V
    vs
    2025 MG
    ZS
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Honda HR-V review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 MG ZS Essence Turbo review
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    Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV X
    Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    40L
    172 to 248 km
    41L - 55L
    275 to 1172 km
    Warranty
    8 year
    warranty
    10 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $33,044 - $40,811
    $22,990 - $36,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Top-notch build quality
    • Quietly efficient driving
    • Versatile second-row Magic Seats
    Misses
    • Only four seats
    • Not quite as sturdy as a ZR-V
    • A bit expensive for what you get
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A delightfully mature small SUV
    • Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
    • Spacious and comfortable cabin
    Misses
    • Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
    • High servicing costs through MG workshops
    • Fuel use is a little high

    Colours Available

    The HR-V is available in the following colours:

    • Premium Opal pearlescent
    • Platinum White pearlescent
    • Crystal Black pearlescent
    • Meteoroid Grey metallic
    • Premium Crystal Red metallic

    All colours are a no cost option.

    • Sloane Silver Metallic
    • Diamond Red Metallic
    • Regal Blue Metallic
    • Dover White
    • Pebble Black

    Specs

    Type
    -PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO
    Size (cc)
    14981495 - 1498
    Size (L)
    1.5L1.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    89kW - 96kW81kW - 158kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 66005200 - 6000
    Torque
    145Nm - 253Nm140Nm - 465Nm
    Torque RPM
    43001800 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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